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. 2020 Apr/Jun;43(2):251-266.
doi: 10.1097/CNQ.0000000000000305.

Control of Shivering During Targeted Temperature Management

Michael J Armahizer  1 , Micheal Strein, Mehrnaz Pajoumand
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Control of Shivering During Targeted Temperature Management

Michael J Armahizer et al. Crit Care Nurs Q. 2020 Apr/Jun.

Abstract

Targeted temperature management (TTM) is used frequently in patients with a variety of diseases, especially those who have experienced brain injury and/or cardiac arrest. Shivering is one of the main adverse effects of TTM that can often limit its implementation and efficacy. Shivering is the body's natural response to hypothermia and its deleterious effects can negate the benefits of TTM. The purpose of this article is to provide an overview of TTM strategies and shivering management.

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